46 m. ago ‘Tone deaf’: US tech company responsible for global IT outage to cut jobs and use AI

CrowdStrike CEO announces 5% of workforce to be slashed globally, citing artificial intelligence efficiencies created in the businessThe cybersecurity company that became a household name after causing a massive global IT outage last year has announced it will cut 5% of its workforce in part due to “AI efficiency”.In a note to staff earlier this week, released in stock market filings in the US, CrowdStrike’s chief executive, George Kurtz, announced that 500 positions, or 5% of its workforce, would be cut globally, citing AI efficiencies created in the business. Continue reading...

Politics

48 m. ago Energy suppliers pay out £7m after overcharging 34,000 customers

Ofgem said the error affected more than 20,000 customers at the UK’s largest supplier Octopus Energy.

Economics

61 m. ago Expert issues urgent warning over one part of your house that may look clean

UK cleaning experts from Gtech have warned that carpets and rugs that look clean could actually be packed with bacteria, according to the Mirror.

Events

73 m. ago Thousands of UK workers feared ‘days’ away from job losses without new US

The deal, hailed as ‘historic’ by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, offers a lifeline to British industries

Economics

86 m. ago Ruben Amorim compares plight to Ange Postecoglou: ‘We are both struggling’

Manchester United and Tottenham, who are 15th and 16th in the Premier League, will play in the Europa League final on May 21

Politics

2 h. ago Sheriff slams thugs for "cowardly and vicious” attack on teen boy

The duo had previously robbed the youngster of his phone.

Events

2 h. ago Mothers of patients of suspended surgeon seek meeting with Health Secretary

Ms Kuldeep Stohr, who specialises in paediatric surgery, was suspended earlier this year from her role at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Science

2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV to hold his first mass as pontiff as Catholics around the world celebrate – live

Pope will hold private mass in the Sistine Chapel at 0900 GMT, during which he will give his first papal homilyRobert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first US popePope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to addressShare your views on Pope Leo XIVWhat’s in a name? When it comes to a pope – everything. The white smoke from the Sistine Chapel earlier this evening told the world that a new pope to succeed Francis had been elected – and for the first time the pontiff is from the US.But if Donald Trump and his Catholic convert Veep, JD Vance, are ready to cheer, then they should think again. Cardinal Robert Prevost has chosen the name Leo XIV – and if you’re a papal Leo, you tend to be a reformer at the progressive end of Catholicism.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the choice of the name Leo was a “clear and deliberate” reference to the last pope named Leo. Leo XIII was elected in 1878 and was best known for his 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, which outlined ...

Culture

2 h. ago After Spain's blackout, questions about renewable energy are back

The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula last month has reignited a debate in Spain over the country’s plan to phase out its nuclear reactors and generate more power with renewable energy

Politics

2 h. ago Motorists issued warning as expert reveals what tiny codes on tyres mean

Car experts have urged all motorists to understand the codes on their tyres in case of an emergency, as well as being as safe as possible while out on the roads

Events

3 h. ago Households urged to save old twigs and scatter around your garden

You've probably been left with a huge unsightly pile of twigs after pruning your bushes - but luckily experts say that they can be put to effective use in your garden

Politics

5 h. ago UK energy bill chaos as thousands to be paid £66 compensation

Thousands could be due a hefty refund following a major probe into UK energy giant Good Energy, which has failed to provide final bills and refund credit balances to droves of prepayment customers

Economics

5 h. ago Common sugar substitute may contribute to higher risk of vascular scares like stroke, study finds

Erythritol, an artificial low-calorie sweetner used in energy drinks, protein bars and snacks, is often marketed as ‘healthy’

Events

5 h. ago Martin Lews warns drivers to make crucial check to avoid costly test drive mistake

Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to anyone planning to test drive a car - and it's something many drivers may not be aware of

Events

5 h. ago Martin Lewis warns drivers to make crucial check to avoid costly test drive mistake

Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to anyone planning to test drive a car - and it's something many drivers may not be aware of

Events

6 h. ago Urgent food recall issued for popular family ready meal stocked at Tesco and Morrisons

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall alert for a popular family ready meal due to a possible presence of seafood - here's what you need to know

Society

6 h. ago Trump news at a glance: military to immediately remove trans troops and use medical records to oust more

Buoyed by supreme court ruling, Pentagon will remove as many as 1,000 service members. Key US politics stories from Thursday 8 May at a glance“No More Trans @ DoD,” Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, posted after the supreme court allowed the Trump administration’s ousting of transgender troops to go forward. As of Thursday, the orders have been issued to identify and involuntarily force trans people out of service.Department officials have said it is difficult to determine exactly how many transgender service members there are, but medical records will show those who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, show symptoms or are being treated. Those troops would then be forced out. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

Pentagon will give other trans service members 30 days to self-identify while it enforces recently approved banThe Pentagon is removing the 1,000 members of the military who openly identify as trans, and giving those who have yet to openly-identify as transgender 30 days to remove themselves, according to a new directive issued Thursday.The memo is fueled by Tuesday’s supreme court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on trans military members. The defense department has said it will follow up by going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Mary Berry urges households to chop vegetables in certain way

Ahead of Mary Berry's new series Quick Cooking Mondays, the chef's latest advice to speed up the cooking time is to chop vegetables thin and nicely, or to not cut them at all

Politics

8 h. ago Molly Mae Hague's Behind It All highlights glaring issues in 'toxic' relationship with Tommy Fury

Molly Mae Hague's documentary Behind It All has given an insight into the current state of her relationship with former fiance Tommy Fury.

Events